Philomena vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philomena

Girl #1,822 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Greek

Irish Catholic Italian Greek

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

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Philomena Rank #1,822

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1822 for Philomena.

Is Philomena or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Philomena at #1822 in the United States.

What do Philomena and Lydia mean?

Philomena means "beloved" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Philomena and Lydia boy or girl names?

Philomena is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.